Mail Room Assistant

Job Summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University’s mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through education, biomedical research, and health care. This goes beyond our downtown campus with all of our clinics and offices that provide patient care throughout the greater Syracuse area. As the largest employer and care provider in the area, it means that we receive and deliver a significant amount of mail in support of patient care, the Upstate Foundation, and academic research.

With this in mind, we are looking for a Mail Room Assistant (Office Assistant Mail/Stores/Clerk
1) to join our Supply Chain Team! This role is vital to ensuring that everyone receives the best care possible. Can you help us? Here’s what you’ll do:

• Sort incoming and interdepartmental mail using the mail sorting machine
• Deliver mail and small packages within the hospitals and to 25+ locations throughout Onondaga County
• Expertly process certified, express and special mailings
• Provide outstanding customer service

There are no specific education or experience requirements for these positions, although you will need a NYS Driver’s License.

• Work schedule of 37.5 hours per week (Monday through Friday, weekends and holidays off)
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits
• Well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program
• New York State Pension, 403b plan, and other retirement savings plans

There are no education or experience requirements.

Schedule based on a 37.5 hour work week. Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM.

• The NYS Department of Civil Service has expanded the NY HELPS Program. During this program, the NYS Civil Service Exam requirements are suspended for the Office Assistant 1, SG006 title.

Position Status:
Contingent Permanent

Salary: SG06 - $36,232

Human Resources

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